Rocket Man

Gallery: AvianPosted January 18, 2011273 views21 comments

Curious as to what you think of this tight pano style comp.
Cropped to 3200 x 1600 from the original. It came in near the right side, bottom. Added some canvas RT. F/7.1, 1/2700th, ISO 640, no flash.
Canon 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4x ext.
Comments & suggestions always appreciated.

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on January 18, 2011 at 9:02 AM

Personally Howard, I would like a bit more room on the bottom. But, comps are a very individual thing, so take my comment for what it is worth. I like the position you caught the bird in. Great BG too.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on January 18, 2011 at 9:20 AM

Neat action & pose Howard, love the realistic blues and the eye contact. I'd like to see a little more room on the bottom if you have it, it feels a bit tight there IMO.

Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 18, 2011 at 9:36 AM

Didn't have any room bottom original. Adding BG is one thing.
The small tree trunk quite another

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 18, 2011 at 9:58 AM

Great action, Howard. It does feel a bit tight, and I'd be tempted to try to add more canvas bottom and right, though adding more tree trunk would be a bit tricky unless you can steal it from another frame. Excellent detail and exposure, and it's still excellent as posted.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Moore on January 18, 2011 at 10:11 AM

Howard,
Two thumbs up! Love the capture.Nit about crop noted. You did what you could and it is not bad in itself.

Dan

Registered on February 11, 2010, 143 Posts, 1248 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on January 18, 2011 at 10:19 AM

Nice catch of the jay coming off the branch Howard. I can see where more canvas at the bottom would be logical but I'm leaning toward just the opposite. Have you tried any crops with more room at the top?

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Comment posted by Michael Lotito on January 18, 2011 at 10:37 AM

Great shot Howard! Look like an Olympic quality dive. I award both the dive and photo a 10!

Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 18, 2011 at 11:57 AM

Intriguing image - love the folded wing dive.

I'd prefer more space as well below the jay.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on January 18, 2011 at 1:02 PM

Howard, you should name this one "Geronimo!" Not sure how that saying was even started? I like the action in this, but also would like to see more room on the bottom.

Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments

Comment posted by David Schoen on January 18, 2011 at 1:18 PM

Nice pose. Yeah, a little tight, but its the first one I can see fully enlarged on my laptop. Great BG and sharpness.

Registered on November 6, 2006, 1213 Posts, 4587 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 18, 2011 at 2:49 PM

I like the dive the Jay looks like it is about to get into but also wish for some on the bottom but it is an interesting shot as is, way to go.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by Fabrizio Moglia on January 18, 2011 at 4:15 PM

Hi Howard, beautiful shot to this Blue Jay !

Ciao, fabrizio

Registered on January 18, 2011, 5 Posts, 28 Comments

Comment posted by Monica Siri on January 18, 2011 at 4:26 PM

Howard,
you freezed the dive.

Great action, colors and background.

Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments

Comment posted by Harry Harris on January 18, 2011 at 4:45 PM

Howard, you really captured this bird. WOW

Registered on August 2, 2010, 169 Posts, 741 Comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on January 18, 2011 at 6:55 PM

Neat image...well named!. The comp works real well IMO Howard.

Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 18, 2011 at 7:52 PM

Awesome Catch Howard!!!

Ken Archer

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on January 18, 2011 at 8:10 PM

Unique and attention getting Howard. Nice action and colors. I too wish for some more room at bottom though.

Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Bennett on January 18, 2011 at 9:50 PM

A most unusual and interesting image.

Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on January 18, 2011 at 10:25 PM

This is a very cool capture, Howard. Great background colors and nice and sharp. Not sure about the crop. It is quite tight in the frame for my taste. However, that is a personal preference. I am really glad you posted this, that is a really cool position that you captured.

Registered on February 6, 2008, 168 Posts, 3118 Comments

Comment posted by Graham Brown on January 19, 2011 at 6:46 AM

I agree it's a bit tight at the bottom but what a great capture.Beautiful colours and sharp throughout. Graham

Registered on November 20, 2007, 275 Posts, 1365 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Harbour on January 19, 2011 at 10:33 AM

Nice action, Beautiful color.

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